Diazepines I. A new synthesis of 6-phenyl-4H-imidazo[1,2-a] [1,4] benzodiazepines

6-Phenyl-4H-imidazo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepines are obtained on reaction of 2-amino-7-chloro-5-phenyl-3H-1,4-benzodiazepine with α-bromoketones. In the cases of 3-bromo-2-butan-one and of 3-bromo-2-pentanone, 2-alkylimidazobenzodiazepine but not 1,2-dialkyl compound is the major product. A mechanism for the imidazole ring formation is presented.     

Reaction of α,α-, α,α′-dihalothiones with 8-mercaptoquinolinium halides as a route to tetrahydro-1,4-thiazinoquinolinium halides

The reaction of 8-mercaptoquinolinium bromide with 1,3-dibromopropane-2-thione or 3,3-dibromobutane-2-thione in methanol gave the 2-bromomethyl-2-mercaptotetrahydro-1,4-thiazino[2,3,3,4-i,j]quinolinium and 3-bromo-2-mercapto-2,3-dimethyltetrahydro-1,4-thiazino[2,3,3,4-i,j]quinolinium bromides which readily exchanged the Br⁻ anion for ClO ₄ ⁻ upon treatment with sodium perchlorate in methanol. Oxidation of the 3-bromo-2-mercapto-2,3-dimethyltetrahydro-1,4-thiazino[2,3,3,4-i,j]-quinolinium bromide by selenium dioxide gave 2,2-dithiobis(3-bromo-2,3-dimethyltetrahydro-1,4-thiazino[2,3,3,4-i,j]quinolinium) bromide. __________ Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 11, pp. 1720–1723, November, 2006.     

Synthesis of α-trifluoromethylstyrene derivatives via Ni-catalyzed cross-coupling of 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and aryl Grignard reagents

The Ni-catalyzed cross-coupling of 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and aryl Grignard reagents was investigated. When NiCl₂(PPh₃)₂ was used as a catalyst, the highest yield of α-trifluoromethylstyrene (89%) from 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and PhMgBr was obtained in 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone at 50 °C for 30 min. Various α-trifluoromethylstyrene derivatives could be produced in satisfactory yields by NiCl₂(PPh₃)₂-catalyzed coupling using aryl Grignard reagents.     

The degradation of carboxylic acids into aldehydes : Regioselective α-acetoxylation of 1,2,4-triazolium salts with diacetoxyiodate(1)anion

A novel method was developed for degradation of carboxylic acid into aldehydes containing one C atom less whose key step consists in α-acetoxylation of 5-alkyl-3-methylthio-1,4-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazolium iodides by (diacetoxyiodo)benzene. The mechanism of the regioselective α-acetoxylation was studied and the diacetoxyiodate(1)anion was shown to be the actual oxidising agent. Further oxidation reactions of tetraethylammonium diacetoxyiodate(1) were investigated.A novel method was developed for the oxidation of primary alkyl amines into aldehydes by the novel heterocyclic reagent 5-bromo-3-methylthio-1,4-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazolium bromide and diethyl azodicarboxylate.     

Synthesis of new 1,4- and 1,5-disubstituted N-ethyl acetate and N-α-butyro-γ-lactone alkylimidazole derivatives as N-acylhomoserine lactone analogs

New alkylimidazoles functionalized with a homoserine lactone or an alkyloxycarbonyl moiety have been synthesized as N-acylhomoserine lactones (AHLs) analogs. The 1,4-disubstituted imidazole derivatives were prepared by alkylation of 4(5)-alkylimidazoles with α-bromo-γ-butyrolactone or ethyl α-bromoacetate. An alternative route was preferred for the synthesis of their 1,5-disubstituted counterparts based on the use of a N₁-protected alkylimidazole, its alkylation to an N₃-imidazolyl-α-acetate and deprotection to the desired 1,5-disubstituted esters and subsequent alkylation of the acetate moiety with cyclic ethylene sulfate followed by acid-catalyzed cyclization. The ability to modulate bacterial quorum sensing of all new compounds was compared to that of previously reported AHL analogs in which the amide bond is replaced by a heterocyclic group.     

Alternative Synthesis of A C,C-Diacetylenic Phosphaalkene

Abstract

Bis(trimethylsilyl)-terminated C,C-diacetylenic phosphaalkene was prepared from Mes*PCl₂ and a propargylic Grignard reagent that in turn was formed from 3-bromo-1,5-bis(trimethylsilyl)penta-1,4-diyne and Rieke-Mg.     

Cyclic α-Acylvinyl Anionic Synthons: A Novel Synthesis of 2-Trimethylsilyl-3-methyl-cyclohexenone by the Wurtz–Fittig Coupling Reaction

2-Trimethylsilyl-3-methyl-cyclohexen-1-one: a cyclic α-acyl anionic synthon was prepared in good yield by the Wurtz–Fittig coupling reaction of 6-bromo-7-methyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4,5]-6-decene with metallic sodium and chlorotrimethylsilane in anhydrous ether solvent.     

1,4-Addition of silicon dienoates to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes catalyzed by in situ-generated silicon Lewis acid

In situ-generated silyl methide species (R(3)Si-CTf(2)R') effectively catalyzed the reaction of β-substituted α,β-unsaturated aldehydes with silicon dienoates such as 3-bromo-2-TESO-furan to give the corresponding γ-adducts with excellent 1,4-selectivity and good anti selectivity.     

Synthesis and structure of 3-arylidene and 3-hetarylidene-1,2-dihydro-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-ones and their affinity toward CNS benzodiazepine receptors

The condensation of 5-aryl-7-bromo-1,2-dihydro-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-ones with aromatic aldehydes gives 5-aryl-3-arylidene-and 5-aryl-7-bromo-3-hetarylidene-1,2-dihydro-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-ones. X-ray diffraction structural analysis yielded the molecular and crystal structures of 7-bromo-3-(4′-methoxybenzylidene)-5-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-1,4-diazepin-2-one and showed that this compound has cis configuration. Radioligand analysis was used to study the affinity of these products toward central nervous system and peripheral benzodiazepine receptors. __________ Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 8, pp. 1213–1225, August, 2007.     

Stereospecific preparation of symmetrical (1Z, 3Z)- and (1E, 3E)-2,3-difluoro-1,4-disubstituted-buta-1,3-dienes from 1-bromo-1-fluoroalkenes

A straightforward method to prepare symmetrical (1Z, 3Z)- and (1E, 3E)-2,3-difluoro-1,4-disubstituted-buta-1,3-dienes is described. High E/Z ratio 1-bromo-1-fluoroalkenes, prepared by isomerization from the E/Z ≈ 1:1 isomeric mixtures, reacted with Bu₃SnSnBu₃ and Pd(PPh₃)₄ to afford (1Z, 3Z)-2,3-difluoro-1,4-disubstituted-buta-1,3-dienes in good yield. (Z)-1-Bromo-1-fluoroalkenes, which were prepared by kinetic reduction from 1-bromo-1-fluoroalkenes (E/Z ≈ 1:1), can undergo similar reaction with Bu₃SnSnBu₃ and Pd(PPh₃)₄/CuI to prepare (1E, 3E)-2,3-difluoro-1,4-disubstituted-buta-1,3-dienes.     

Improved synthesis of 6-amino-6-deoxy-d-galactono-1,6-lactam and d-mannono-1,6-lactam from corresponding unprotected d-hexono-1,4-lactones

Regioselective bromination of unprotected d-galactono-1,4-lactone and d-mannono-1,4-lactone with PPh₃/CBr₄ led to 6-bromo-6-deoxy derivatives. These intermediates were treated with LiN₃ and hydrogenated to give 6-amino-6-deoxy-d-galactono-1,6-lactam (8) and 6-amino-6-deoxy-d-mannono-1,6-lactam (13) in 74 and 67% overall yield, respectively.     

Biomimetic synthesis of α-amino acids from α-keto acids

Protonated α-imino acids, RC(=NH₂⁺)COOH, were easily reduced to α-amino acids by an acid-stable NADH analogue, 1-benzyl-3-carbamoyl-1,4-dihydroquinoline. This is the first model reaction of NADH-mediated α-amino acid synthesis from α-keto acids.     

IBX/LiBr-promoted one-pot oxidative anti-Markownikov bromohydroxylation/bromoalkoxylation of Baylis-Hillman olefins

The first example of one-pot oxidative anti-Markownikov bromohydroxylation and bromoalkoxylation of Baylis-Hillman (BH) adducts (olefins) is reported. The reaction is performed at rt using LiBr as the bromine source and 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) as the oxidant. The process involves oxidation of BH adducts with IBX to give β-ketomethylene compounds in situ, which undergo highly regioselective vicinal functionalization with LiBr/H₂O or LiBr/ROH in the same vessel to afford α-bromo-β-hydroxy or α-bromo-β-alkoxy compounds, respectively, in excellent yields. The α-bromo-β-hydroxy compounds are readily transformed into epoxides in aq NaOH.     

Donor-acceptor complexes in copolymerization. L. Preparation and microstructure of chlorine-containing alternating conjugated diene–acceptor monomer copolymers

Neighboring monomer units cause significant shifts in the infrared absorption peaks attributed to cis- and trans-1,4 units in conjugated diene-acceptor monomer copolymers. Conjugated diene-maleic anhydride alternating copolymers apparently have a predominantly cis-1,4-structure, while alternating diene-SO₂ copolymers have a predominantly trans-1,4 structure. Alternating copolymers of butadiene, isoprene, and pentadiene-1,3 with α-chloroacrylonitrile and methyl α-chloroacrylate, prepared in the presence of Et_1.5AlCl_1.5(EASC), have trans-1,4 unsaturation. Alternating copolymers of chloroprene with acrylonitrile, methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, α-chloroacrylonitrile, and methyl α-chloroacrylate prepared in the presence of EASC-VOCl₃ have trans-1,4 configuration. The reaction between chloroprene and acrylonitrile in the presence of AlCl₃ yields the cyclic Diel-Alder adduct in the dark and the alternating copolymer under ultraviolet irradiation. The equimolar, presumably alternating, copolymers of chloroprene with methyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate undergo cyclization at 205°C to a far lesser extent than theoretically calculated, to yield five and seven-membered lactones. The polymerization of chloroprene in the presence of EASC and acetonitrile yields a radical homopolymer with trans-1,4 unsaturation.     

One-pot synthesis of α-bromoesters and ketones from β-ketoesters and diketones using supported reagents system

A simple and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of α-bromoesters and ketones from β-ketoesters and diketones in one pot using a supported reagents system, CuBr₂/Al₂O₃-Na₂CO₃/Al₂O₃, in which β-ketoester reacts first with CuBr₂/Al₂O₃ and the product, α-bromo-β-ketoester, reacts with Na₂CO₃/Al₂O₃ to give the final product, α-bromoesters in good yields.     

Synthesis of 3-substituted benzo[g]isoquinoline-5,10-diones: a convenient one-pot Sonogashira coupling/iminoannulation procedure

A series of 3-substituted 5,10-dimethoxybenzo[g]isoquinolines were prepared by coupling of terminal alkynes with the tert-butylimine of 3-bromo-1,4-dimethoxy-2-naphthaldehyde in the presence of a Pd-catalyst and subsequent Cu-catalyzed cyclization of the intermediate 3-alkynyl-2-naphthylcarbaldehyde. A CAN-mediated oxidative demethylation yielded the corresponding 2-azaanthraquinones in excellent yields. Since this methodology proved to be limited to alkynes bearing aromatic groups, an alternative and more general Pd-catalyzed coupling procedure was developed, starting from 3-bromo-1,4-dimethoxy-2-naphthaldehyde. For more acidic terminal alkynes, like phenylacetylene, a combination of Pd(OAc)₂/P(t-Bu)₃/CuI (2/6/1) with potassium carbonate in DMF gave a complete conversion within 24 h. For less acidic acetylenes, 2 equiv of alkyne and caesium carbonate as a base were required in order to obtain complete conversion of the starting material within 24 h. These altered Sonogashira conditions also allowed the isolation of a benzo[f]indenone as an interesting side product in case Bu₄NCl was added to the reaction mixture. The 3-alkynyl-1,4-dimethoxy-2-naphthaldehyde acquired after completion of the Pd-catalyzed coupling could be cyclized by adding a solution of ethanolic ammonia and an extra equivalent of potassium carbonate to the reaction mixture. As such, this consecutive one-pot coupling/iminoannulation procedure was a convenient alternative to the Larock isoquinoline procedure, enabling the isolation of a series of 3-substituted 5,10-dimethoxybenzo[g]isoquinolines.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Conversion Reaction,and Crystal Structure of 2-D 2-bromo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate Copper(II) Complex with 2,2′-bipyridine

A fully deprotonated 2-bromo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate copper(II) complex, [Cu(bbdc)(2,2′-bipy)](H₂O) (bbdc= 2-bromo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate dianion, 2,2′-bipy=2,2′-bipyridine), was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. This compound also can be prepared from the partly deprotonated [Cu(Hbbdc)₂(2,2′-bipy)] under basic and hydrothermal conditions. The crystal structure consists of infinite chains of [Cu₂(μ₄-bbdc)]²⁺ building blocks connected by bis-monodentate bbdc ligands and exhibits an extended 2-D architecture. Electronic supplementary material Electronic supplementary material is available for this article at and accessible for authorised users.     

Reaction of substituted 7-cyclopropyl-1,4-benzodioxanes with dinitrogen tetraoxide

The reaction of 6-bromo-7-cyclopropyl-1,4-benzodioxane with N₂O₄ in methylene chloride does not affect the cyclopropane ring and forms the nitrodebrominated product (ipso-substitution). The same reaction of 6-nitro- and 5,6-dinitro-7-cyclopropyl-1,4-benzodioxanes produces only the products with an modified threemembered ring. The difference in the reaction paths of the studied cyclopropylbenzodioxanes with N₂O₄ is explained by the different ratio of substrate to one-electron oxidant, the nitrosyl cation.M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119899Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 324–329, March, 1999.     

Synthesis of benz[f]indole-4,9-diones via acetylenic derivatives of 1,4-naphthoquinone

A synthetic route to benz[f]indole-4,9-diones from 1,4-naphthoquinone is described. Effective methods for cross-coupling of 3-acetylamino-2-bromo-1,4-naphthoquinone with terminal acetylenes and cyclization of the resulting 3-acetylamino-2-alkynyl-1,4-naphthoquinones are developed.     

Regiospecific synthesis of symmetrical (1E,3E) 2,3-difluoro-1,4-diphenyl-buta-1,3-dienes via palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling of (Z) 2-bromo-2-fluoroethenylbenzenes in presence of bis(pinacolato)diboron

The cross-coupling reaction of (Z) 1-bromo-1-fluoroalkenes catalyzed by PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂-2PPh₃ (3%) and CsF in Tetrahydrofuran (THF) in presence of bis(pinacolato)diboron led to (1E,3E) 2,3-difluoro-1,4-disubstituted-buta-1,3-dienes in high yields.